ShowBiz Starburst • Rising Music Stars

Rising Music Stars

New names (and fast-rising favorites) who are leveling up in pop, R&B, global hip-hop, and electronic—perfect for your “who is this?!” discovery moment.

Addison Rae
Pop

Addison Rae

From viral-era superstar to full pop rollout energy—sleek hooks, glossy production, and a confident lane that’s getting bigger by the release.

sombr performing live
Alt-Pop / R&B

sombr

Heart-on-sleeve songwriting with a moody, modern edge—built for late-night drives, repeat listens, and “how did I miss this?” playlists.

Leon Thomas III
R&B

Leon Thomas

A songwriter/producer brain with a frontman voice—warm grooves, sharp melodies, and that “played it twice without realizing” smoothness.

FLO performing live
R&B / Pop Group

FLO

Harmonies first, attitude second (in the best way). They’re modernizing classic girl-group chemistry for a new era of big hooks and bigger vocals.

Lola Young performing
Indie R&B / Pop

Lola Young

Raw vocal delivery + brutally honest lyrics—she makes “messy feelings” sound cinematic, and it hits even harder live.

Saint Levant
Hip-Hop / Global

Saint Levant

Genre-fluid and multilingual, with hooks that travel. The mix of culture-forward storytelling and modern production makes his tracks feel borderless.

Neon DJ vibes (representing EQ)
Electronic

EQ

Hyperpop-adjacent chaos meets club-ready punch—bright, bold tracks that feel like they’re meant to be played loud and shared fast.